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Fact or Fiction – Causes of Hair Loss
February 26 2021
Millions of men and women experience hair loss, and when it’s happening to your own hair, it can be very upsetting. You may wonder if you did something wrong and if any of the myths you hear about hair...

Benefits from Hair Transplant Procedures in the Winter
February 11 2021
There are a lot of myths going around out there about winter being a bad time to get your hair restoration treatment. That is not true! As long as you follow the post-op care tips, there are actually many...

The Best Foods to Help Prevent Hair Loss
January 28 2021
Hair loss is a common condition, with millions of men and women in the US experiencing hair loss each day. But when it happens to you, it can be a cause of great concern. Thankfully, there are many new...

The Benefits of Wigs for Hair Loss
January 14 2021
From medication side effects to female pattern baldness, women experience hair loss almost as frequently as men. Hair loss can be upsetting for everyone, but many women are particularly affected when they...

Hair Loss Solutions: How Scalp Micropigmentation Can Help
December 30 2020
Millions of American men and women have experienced hair loss, but discovering that it is happening to you can be upsetting. Thankfully, there are many effective treatments for hair loss today and we offer...

What Men and Women Like Most About Non-Invasive Dermal Lens Treatments
December 15 2020
Millions of men and women experience hair loss every day, and many people think there is nothing they can do about it. That feeling of helplessness can affect your mental health. But there is hope, because...

Does Stress Cause Hair Loss?
November 30 2020
Everyone experiences stress, and there’s even more of it this year with all the challenges of 2020. If you’ve recently experienced hair loss, you may be wondering if all the stress had anything to...

FUE Versus FUT Transplants
November 15 2020
Millions of Americans experience hair loss, but there’s no need to let it interfere with your life because these days, we have a wide variety of hair replacement options to treat hair loss. One of these...

The Psychological Effects of Hair Loss
October 31 2020
Hair loss happens for millions of men and women every day, but when it happens to you, the emotional toll can affect your life. At the Hair Restoration Institute, we have a long menu of hair loss treatments...

Fact Checking the Top Myths About Hair Loss
October 14 2020
If you’re experiencing hair loss, you’re not alone. Millions of men and women deal with hair loss every day. When you’re looking for answers on how it happens or how you can treat it, unfortunately,...

The One Secret Women Only Talk to Their Hairstylist About … Thinning Hair
September 30 2020
When we think about hair loss, we usually think of it as a problem for men. But the truth is that many women also suffer from hair loss, and when it happens it can very upsetting. In fact, many women try...

Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle
September 14 2020
If you’re starting to notice thinning hair, or if you’ve had an issue with thinning hair for a long time but have been reluctant to try a hair replacement treatment, now is the perfect time to take...

Heal and Regrow Hair with PRP Hair Treatment Therapy
August 28 2020
If you’re experiencing hair loss, you should know that there are different treatments for different stages and types of hair loss. That’s why the first step in your treatment at Hair Restoration Institute...

Hair Loss During COVID-19 – And How We Can Help
August 15 2020
These are difficult times, and a lot of us are experiencing disrupted schedules and life patterns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. But can it also cause hair loss? Surprisingly, there are some aspects...

Post-Restoration Hair Care and Maintenance
July 28 2020
After your successful hair restoration treatment at the Hair Restoration Institute, you’ll love the freedom to do all your favorite activities like swimming, sports, and just driving down a country road...

Coloring Your New Hair
July 15 2020
Hair color is one of the easiest ways to create your own personal style. Some choose a color that’s vibrant to reflect their outgoing personalities. Others want something more conservative. Still others...

Avoid Unneeded Hair Loss - Ditch the Hat (for Good!)
June 28 2020
Have you been wearing a hat all the time to cover up areas of thinning hair? If you’re like many men and women experiencing hair loss, covering up with a hat can become your go-to means of hiding your...

Top 3 Activities to Enjoy After Your Hair Restoration
June 15 2020
Many people – both men and women – experience hair loss, sometimes at a very early age. So many factors play a role, such as genetics, stress, hormones, medications, and more, and that’s what makes...

Maintaining a Healthy Diet Can Help to Prevent Hair Loss
May 31 2020
While it’s true that heredity, the natural aging process, and other factors can play a major role in hair loss, maintaining a healthy diet of nutritious foods has been linked to improving the growth,...

Are FUE or FUT Hair Transplants Right for Me?
May 15 2020
If you’ve been troubled by thinning hair, you may have considered a hair replacement procedure. Today’s advanced science has given us many different options for effective hair replacement, but sometimes...

Get the Appearance of Natural Hair with Scalp Micropigmentation
April 29 2020
Many people today prefer a clean, buzzed cut to complement their personal and professional style, but a style this short can amplify the appearance of hair loss. Others have scars where hair doesn’t...

Understanding Hair Loss - for Men and Women
April 8 2020
Thinning hair can be very upsetting, especially when you don’t understand why it is happening or what you can do to treat it. Knowing the facts can be empowering, letting you take control of your thinning...

Natural Hair Replacement with NeoGraft® Technology
March 12 2020
It’s estimated that about five million Americans have some degree of hair loss, and it happens to both men and women of all ages. If you’re one of them, the NeoGraft® hair transplant solution may...

Help for Hair Loss – an Effective Hair Loss Solution
February 20 2020
Every year, millions of people experience hereditary hair loss. It’s called androgenetic alopecia, and it can start to affect people as early as their 20s. If you’re just starting to notice hair thinning,...

Get Natural Looking Hair Replacement with Dermal Lens Treatments
January 20 2020
If you have thinning hair, you may have been thinking about hair loss replacement options. If you’re hesitant about surgical options, a non-invasive treatment may be right for you. Dermal Lens is our...

Breast Cancer and Medical Wigs
October 10 2019
It’s October and that means it is Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is worth taking a moment to think about the women that we love that have had to deal with or are dealing with breast cancer. Often...

Alopecia Areata Treatments & Solutions
August 30 2019
Alopecia Areata, reoccurring spotty bald patches, is a hair loss condition that affects millions of men and women who struggle with it on a daily basis. Alopecia is simply a medical term for hair loss....

PRP Hair Therapy: The Truth Behind the Hype
August 6 2019
Hair loss can be extremely embarrassing for women and men alike. It often impacts a person on several levels. Female and male pattern baldness is a genetic form of hair loss and because it is genetic,...

Trichotillomania Help
July 10 2019
Help for Trichotillomania Suffers One of the most common forms of hair loss is called Trichotillomania. Trich is defined as a condition that makes the individual feel the need to pull out their own...

Does Hair Loss Increase During the Summer?
June 18 2019
Does Hair Loss Increase During the Summer? You may have heard the old wives’ tale that people lose more hair in the summer months than any other time of the year. This old wives’ tales is actually...

Everything You Need to Know About Men’s Hair Loss
May 18 2019
Everything You Need to Know About Men’s Hair Loss Remember: not all hair loss is the same, and most importantly, not all hair loss is permanent. It’s critical to identify and learn to understand...

Could I Have A Full Head of Hair for Summer?
May 10 2019
Could I Have A Full Head of Hair for Summer? Summer is just around the corner and there are a lot of people thinking about the time they want to spend outdoors at the pool, hiking in nature or just taking...

Hair Transplant and Scalp Micropigmentation?
April 26 2019
Taking a Closer Look at Scalp Micropigmentation Most men and many women will develop some degree of androgenetic alopecia, also known as genetic pattern baldness, by the time they reach 50 years of...

How To Eat Your Way to Healthy Hair
April 8 2019
Do the foods you eat really make a difference? If you were to think about what you eat, you could probably find areas of concern for the way our organs function? Doctors often will tell you that you the...

The Best Things About Hair Loss
April 7 2019
Six Positive Aspects of Losing Your Hair Most people never discuss losing their hair as any kind of positive experience. Let’s be realistic, most people don’t like to talk about hair loss because...

Medical Hair Loss: Chemotherapy vs. Radiation
March 27 2019
Chemotherapy vs. Radiation – How they Differ Regarding Hair Loss Of all the words in the English language, there are few that evoke more fear than the word “cancer.” Some cancer treatments like...

Debunking Three Myths of Hair Replacements
March 14 2019
The Truth About Hair Replacement Systems Today more than ever there is more talk about non-surgical hair replacement systems. Much of that talk is because of growing interest in hair loss solutions....

Hair Loss and Improving your Self-Esteem in 2019
January 17 2019
Starting a new year often means to make new resolutions. Some people may look to become more healthy, while others may look to eat healthily. There are some they look to improve their self-esteem and that...

Coping With Hair Loss During the Holidays
November 23 2018
How to Cope with Hair Loss During the Holidays The holidays are often a wonderful time. These moments can also be stressful at times with scheduling holiday events, trying to see all your family, and...

5 Thinning Hair Signs Men in their 20’s Should Watch For
September 25 2018
A majority of men at some point will have some hair loss. Most of us know we won’t go through life with the same amount of hair we have when we are young, we still try and hold on to that possibility....

5 Mistakes to Avoid When Considering Hair Restoration
August 27 2018
Hair Restoration: Getting It Right the First Time If you notice that your hair is getting thinner, hair replacement could be a great solution. Whether your hair is having only mild thinning or perhaps...

Female Hair Loss, Thinning Hair and Menopause
August 7 2018
What is the relationship between Female Hair Loss and Menopause? The most common cause of female hair loss is low thyroid function, which is common among menopausal women. Other causes include, but...

How Common Is Genetic Female Pattern Hair Loss
July 19 2018
According to Alopecia Studies & Hair Loss Alopecia Information, 40% of women by the age of 50 years old will show signs of genetic female pattern hair loss. Genetic female pattern baldness involves...

Will Chlorine Damage My Hair?
July 5 2018
With summer in full swing you may be thinking of spending some leisurely time in the sun and staying close to a pool. Before you go swimming, you may want to put some thought on how you can protect your...

Non-Surgical Hair Replacement for Men & Women
May 22 2018
We have all seen the bad toupees our grandparents wore. In comedy, these have always been the butt of many jokes but for those who suffer with hair loss don’t find it funny. Non-Surgical Hair Replacement...

How Your Iron Levels are Linked to Hair Loss
May 14 2018
There have been several studies done on the relationship between iron levels and hair loss. In face, anemia is one of the most common reasons for female hair loss. If you suspect that you may have an...

Can Losing Weight Make Me Lose My Hair?
April 16 2018
Summer will be upon us before you know it. That’s why there are plenty of men and women working out to shed those extra pounds they have put on during the cold winter months. Weight loss can be a healthy...

Childhood Hair Loss and Hair Replacement
April 10 2018
Pediatric hair loss can be devastating. Many believe that hair loss in children is not very common. However, statistics indicate that about 3% of all pediatric visits are related to childhood hair loss....

4 Things Your Hair Can Say About Your Health
March 13 2018
Most of us think of our hair as something that is “just there,” like our nails, but we never really think of it as part of our body that gives us a clue about our health. When our hair goes through...

Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
February 21 2018
Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) is a surgical hair transplant procedure where a strip of hair is taken from the back and sides of the scalp where hair is more resistant to balding, and it is placed...

I Have Alopecia. Now What?
January 8 2018
I was recently diagnosed with Alopecia and I didn’t know what it even was? After doing a whole bunch of online research and talking with my doctor and subsequently with a Dermatologist, I decided...

Hair Transplant Surgery: When Is The Best Time?
December 28 2017
The other day I was reading a forum on hair loss and the question was posed, regarding surgical hair restoration, “when is the ideal time to get a hair transplant?” If one person is asking this question,...

Hair Transplants Using Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
December 10 2017
What are Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) Hair Transplants? One of the most sought after hair replacement surgeries is follicular unit extraction (FUE). It can offer patients that suffer from hair loss...

Best 2017 Hairstyles for Men Based on Face Shape (Infographic)
July 13 2017
For most men with male pattern baldness or thinning hair will tell you their hair loss drastically affects their appearance, and their self-esteem. Today thankfully in Bloomington, MN there is the Hair...

Breast Cancer and Hair Loss
May 30 2017
Most of us have been touched in one way or another by someone with breast cancer. If you or someone you love is battling breast cancer, you are not alone. The American Cancer Society’s estimate is that...

I’m Losing My Hair and I Can’t Talk About It
May 10 2017
I never realized how important my hair was to me until now when I realize I was starting to lose it. I am not sure what to do. It is like there is a part of me that is disappearing and there isn’t...

Five Men’s Hair Loss Solutions That Work
April 6 2017
For many men, hair loss is common and they know that they are likely going to go bald one day, whether due to hereditary factors or something else altogether. While men’s hair loss might be common that...

How Man Buns Can Cause Hair Loss
March 23 2017
Let’s talk Man Buns. If you are like many men to have participated in one of the most common new trends for men’s hairstyle, then you have worn a man bun. What is a man bun, well your hair is pulled...

Hair Loss After Pregnancy? Is It Permanent?
March 8 2017
As any pregnant woman knows, your body goes through changes and rather rapidly. However, some of them like hair loss for example can be very worrisome to many. It is estimated that over 90 percent of your...

Granddad’s Old Toupee Looked Awful!
November 27 2016
Here’s the problem. You can spot a bad toupee a mile away. Who would ever want one of those silly rugs? Particularly now days? We’ve all seen them. You can spot a bad toupee a mile away. In fact,...

New Light on Hair Loss Treatment and Hair Regrowth
November 8 2016
Laser Hair Therapy Treatment for Hair Loss or “Low-Level Laser Therapy” has been used in exclusive clinics around the world with great success. At Hair Restoration Institute of Minnesota in Minneapolis,...

Hair Loss, Self-Confidence & Your Career
October 17 2016
Making the Most of Your Next Job Interview Securing a job interview can be a difficult feat. If you’re interviewing with a prospective job, it means that you’ve made several large cuts and they like...

Best Hair Loss Solutions for Active Millennial Men
July 18 2016
What Are the Best Options for Beating Hair Loss in Your 20’s? <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315"...

Laser Hair Therapy – Treatment for Hair Loss
April 7 2016
Low level laser hair therapy is a clinically proven, non-invasive hair loss treatment for men and women suffering androgenic (androgenetic) alopecia and thinning hair who present with early stage hair...

Questions About Hair Loss and Hair Growth
March 10 2016
Over the past decade there have been a lot of advances in hair restoration. This has prompted lots of questions regarding hair loss and the methods of being able to treat hair loss and promote hair...

Follea Custom European Hair Wigs for Alopecia Areata
February 16 2016
Wigs for Alopecia and Hair Loss. Whether you are considering Follea custom European hair wigs because you have thinning hair or you are facing medical treatments that will cause female hair loss, there...

Anderson Cooper’s Gray Hair
January 6 2016
Anderson Cooper’s gray hair looks amazing. And as everyone gets older, our hair turns gray. In Mr. Cooper’s case, his story actually gives a great walk-through of what happens. Essentially, beginning...

HairMax LaserBand 82: Non-Surgical Laser Hair Rejuvenation
November 4 2015
If you notice your hair thinning and you want a non-surgical hair replacement method to solving your hair loss, then look no further than the HairMax LaserBand 82 – Laser Hair Therapy. This revolutionary...

How to Feel Sexy After Hair Loss
October 11 2015
Female hair loss is a growing issue in Minnesota as well as around, the United States and elsewhere. According to Alopecia Studies & Hair Loss Alopecia Information, 40% of women by the age of 50 years...

Can Stress Cause Hair Loss?
September 14 2015
We have all heard it before. A parent of a preteen or a friend struggling with financial issues or a family member who is stressed at work punctuates a discussion about their problem with an exasperated,...

Hair Transplantation and Laser Hair Therapy
July 21 2015
Hair transplantation is a permanent solution for hair loss but the results do vary from one person to another. Individuals who seek treatment at the first sign of hair loss have better results than...

Caring for Your Wig – Three Simple Steps
June 18 2015
Caring for Your Wig – Starting Out Right. So you’ve finally purchased the beautiful European Hair Custom Made Wig you’ve always wanted and now comes caring for your wig. Hopefully, you took...

Medically Related Hair Loss in Men and Women
May 5 2015
Alopecia is a broad term simply meaning “hair loss.” It can vary from genetically related hair loss such as male pattern baldness or female hair thinning, to more severe presentations such as a total...

Hair Loss Treatment Options for Men
April 12 2015
When a man begins experiencing noticeable hair loss some of his first thoughts are why is this happening to me and what am I going to do now? A better question may be why not you? Did you know that over...

Insurance Coverage for Medically Related Hair Loss
December 4 2014
Finding answers to Insurance Coverage for medically related hair loss. During a difficult medical issue, working with insurance companies can be a complete and total exercise in frustration. Navigating...

Hair Extensions for Women With Thinning Hair
November 10 2014
Hair Extensions for women with thinning hair. The technology around the applications of hair extensions has become very sophisticated. Hair extensions are now available for women of different ethnicities...

MEP-90 FDA Approved Laser Hair Loss Treatment
September 21 2014
Laser Hair Loss Treatment for Men and Women Each strand of hair consists of a hair shaft, a hair root, and a hair follicle that resides beneath the surface of your skin. This video examines the three...
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- Fact or Fiction – Causes of Hair Loss
- Benefits from Hair Transplant Procedures in the Winter
- The Best Foods to Help Prevent Hair Loss
- The Benefits of Wigs for Hair Loss
- Hair Loss Solutions: How Scalp Micropigmentation Can Help
- What Men and Women Like Most About Non-Invasive Dermal Lens Treatments
- Does Stress Cause Hair Loss?
- FUE Versus FUT Transplants
- The Psychological Effects of Hair Loss
- Fact Checking the Top Myths About Hair Loss
- The One Secret Women Only Talk to Their Hairstylist About … Thinning Hair
- Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle
- Heal and Regrow Hair with PRP Hair Treatment Therapy
- Hair Loss During COVID-19 – And How We Can Help
- Post-Restoration Hair Care and Maintenance
- Coloring Your New Hair
- Avoid Unneeded Hair Loss - Ditch the Hat (for Good!)
- Top 3 Activities to Enjoy After Your Hair Restoration
- Maintaining a Healthy Diet Can Help to Prevent Hair Loss
- Are FUE or FUT Hair Transplants Right for Me?
- Get the Appearance of Natural Hair with Scalp Micropigmentation
- Understanding Hair Loss - for Men and Women
- Natural Hair Replacement with NeoGraft® Technology
- Help for Hair Loss – an Effective Hair Loss Solution
- Get Natural Looking Hair Replacement with Dermal Lens Treatments
- Breast Cancer and Medical Wigs
- Alopecia Areata Treatments & Solutions
- PRP Hair Therapy: The Truth Behind the Hype
- Trichotillomania Help
- Does Hair Loss Increase During the Summer?
- Everything You Need to Know About Men’s Hair Loss
- Could I Have A Full Head of Hair for Summer?
- Hair Transplant and Scalp Micropigmentation?
- How To Eat Your Way to Healthy Hair
- The Best Things About Hair Loss
- Medical Hair Loss: Chemotherapy vs. Radiation
- Debunking Three Myths of Hair Replacements
- Hair Loss and Improving your Self-Esteem in 2019
- Coping With Hair Loss During the Holidays
- 5 Thinning Hair Signs Men in their 20’s Should Watch For
- 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Considering Hair Restoration
- Female Hair Loss, Thinning Hair and Menopause
- How Common Is Genetic Female Pattern Hair Loss
- Will Chlorine Damage My Hair?
- Non-Surgical Hair Replacement for Men & Women
- How Your Iron Levels are Linked to Hair Loss
- Can Losing Weight Make Me Lose My Hair?
- Childhood Hair Loss and Hair Replacement
- 4 Things Your Hair Can Say About Your Health
- Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT)
- I Have Alopecia. Now What?
- Hair Transplant Surgery: When Is The Best Time?
- Hair Transplants Using Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE)
- Best 2017 Hairstyles for Men Based on Face Shape (Infographic)
- Breast Cancer and Hair Loss
- I’m Losing My Hair and I Can’t Talk About It
- Five Men’s Hair Loss Solutions That Work
- How Man Buns Can Cause Hair Loss
- Hair Loss After Pregnancy? Is It Permanent?
- Granddad’s Old Toupee Looked Awful!
- New Light on Hair Loss Treatment and Hair Regrowth
- Hair Loss, Self-Confidence & Your Career
- Best Hair Loss Solutions for Active Millennial Men
- Laser Hair Therapy – Treatment for Hair Loss
- Questions About Hair Loss and Hair Growth
- Follea Custom European Hair Wigs for Alopecia Areata
- Anderson Cooper’s Gray Hair
- HairMax LaserBand 82: Non-Surgical Laser Hair Rejuvenation
- How to Feel Sexy After Hair Loss
- Can Stress Cause Hair Loss?
- Hair Transplantation and Laser Hair Therapy
- Caring for Your Wig – Three Simple Steps
- Medically Related Hair Loss in Men and Women
- Hair Loss Treatment Options for Men
- Insurance Coverage for Medically Related Hair Loss
- Hair Extensions for Women With Thinning Hair
- MEP-90 FDA Approved Laser Hair Loss Treatment